PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

The Recovery Village • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care to patients throughout the continuum of addiction treatment while working alongside experienced physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and clinical leaders to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a physician-led, integrated behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
• Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
• DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
• Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
• Self-motivated and confident.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
• Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• Review all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
• Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and students as required.
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control and other guidelines as required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Scheduling flexible
• required to be onsite & some on-call
• Competitive hourly rate
• Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level